Quality, Health & Safety Manager

Description

Act as the company’s competent person for Health & Safety, ensuring full compliance with UK legislation and HSE guidance.

Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that reflect actual operations.

Lead investigations into incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions using structured root cause analysis, driving permanent corrective actions.

Conduct structured root cause analysis using professional methodologies (5 Whys, Ishikawa, FMEA, PDCA) and ensure effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

Promote a process-first approach where improvement is achieved through structure, not blame.

Own the Quality Register and ensure closure of all NCRs and CAPA actions within agreed timeframes.

Drive a culture of continuous improvement focused on process discipline, data integrity, and prevention of recurring issues.

Manage quality data, including complaints, non-conformances, reworks, and returns, and translate findings into measurable actions.

Design, implement, and maintain a robust Quality Management System (QMS) aligned with ISO principles, scaled to the company’s needs.

Conduct regular safety audits and inspections, maintaining readiness for HSE or FSC external audits.

Coordinate occupational health surveillance, including lung function and hearing tests, ensuring records are current and compliant.

Build a proactive, prevention-led safety culture with clear accountability across all departments.

The Quality & Health & Safety Manager will establish, lead, and continuously improve practical systems that secure product consistency, legal compliance, and a safe workplace. The role combines strategic system building with hands-on involvement across operations. The successful candidate will own the Quality and Health & Safety functions and play a key part in the company transformation.

Maintain and update Risk Assessments, including Fire Risk, COSHH, and task-specific assessments, ensuring corrective actions are implemented.

Carry out internal audits and coordinate external audits and certifications.

Requirements

Proven track record of implementing at least one full QMS from inception to successful ISO 9001 or BRC certification.

Minimum 3 years’ experience in a Quality or Health & Safety management role within a manufacturing environment.

Quality or Health & Safety management: 3 years (required)

Demonstrated ability to build structured systems, drive process culture, and influence behavioural change.

In-depth understanding of UK Health & Safety legislation and compliance frameworks.

Strong technical expertise in continuous improvement and root cause methodologies (5 Whys, Ishikawa, FMEA, PDCA).

Benefits

Pay: £42,000.00 per year

Enhanced maternity leave

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced paternity leave

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance